Etiquette
You should turn this off when you see a show and/or perform in a show.
What is a cell phone?
The person who creates the concept or vision for a production.
Who is the artistic director?
The actors' movements assigned by the director.
What is blocking?
Acting out a wished for event before it takes place.
What is dance pre done?
Plays that dealt with mysteries in the Bible.
What are Mystery Plays?
This is something you should ignore and never get involved in if you are working on a show.
What is backstage drama or gossip?
The person who teaches the music to the actors and musicians.
Who is the music director?
What is being off-book?
The structure the Romans built up from Greek Theatres.
What is a skene?
The people who watched Globe Theatre shows from the ground level.
What are Groundlings?
The person you should call if you are going to be late for a rehearsal.
Who is the stage manager?
The person who learns all the dances and makes sure the actors know it?
Who is the dance captain?
What is an objective?
Heroic characters who brought about their own downfall.
What is a tragic hero?
The miserly father in Commedia Dell'Arte.
Who is the Pantalone?
This is how the theatre staff signals that the show is about to start.
What is dimming the lights?
Who are actors?
What is an obstacle?
This means "god from the machine"
What is "deus ex machina"?
The 3 things Commedia stories centered around.
What is love, money, and food?
This is what you call the time you are expected to arrive at the theatre.
What is a call time?
The person who studies the setting of the play and makes sure everything in the show is accurate.
Who is the dramaturg?
The methods you use to reach your goal.
What are tactics?
Two special effects the Greeks created.
What is a machine, a rolling cart, and sound effects?
The Elizabethan period playwright who still inspires work to this day.
Who is William Shakespeare?